Crane Indiana Map
Crane, Indiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Crane, Martin County.
Interactive Map of Crane, Indiana
| City | Crane |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Martin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) |
| Latitude | 38.891159 |
| Longitude | -86.903894 |
| Population | 260 |
| Density | 166.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Crane, Indiana
Crane is a locality in Martin County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 260. The population density is 166.3 people per km². Crane is located at 38.8912°N, 86.9039°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47522.
Crane exists as a quiet sentinel on the undulating, wooded plains of southern Indiana. It lies 18.3 miles north-east of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 44°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Bloomfield. The land here breathes a deep, earthy scent, a mixture of damp soil and pine needles, especially potent after a summer rain. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out in neat, geometric patterns, punctuated by stands of hardwood forest where sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters down in shafts of liquid gold. The air itself feels thick and warm, carrying the distant hum of unseen insects and the occasional rustle of unseen life in the undergrowth, a constant, subtle symphony of the natural world that envelops Crane. This part of Martin County holds a specific kind of history, one tied to both the earth and the demands of a nation. While agriculture has long been a bedrock of Crane's existence, the land also bears the imprint of more industrial endeavors, particularly the significant presence of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, a sprawling installation that has shaped the local economy and the lives of many who call Crane home for generations. The rhythm of Crane, therefore, is a unique blend of the agrarian and the defense-oriented, a quiet industry that underpins the seemingly tranquil landscape. The nearby White River, a silver ribbon winding through the green, has always been a vital artery, a source of life and a silent witness to the enduring spirit of this place.
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About This Crane Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Crane, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Crane and Martin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Crane is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Crane is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
